The Top 10 Gay Porn Star Retirements Of 2010

Porn is perhaps the only industry where you can use the term “retire” before the age of 25. And while in most cases none of our favorite models will be receiving Social Security for at least another 30 years (if there even is Social Security in 30 years), the one thing they can always fall back on is, of course, an “unretirement,” and some of them already have!

So, say goodbye forever (and to some of them, welcome back already!) to 10 of the best gay porn star retirees of 2010.

10. Malachi Marx

Technically, Malachi retired in 2009, but then he came back this summer in a Randy Blue scene. Then, he signaled another retirement in this charming interview. Then, he appeared in yet another Randy Blue scene just last month. The Jay Leno of gay porn needs to shit or get off the dick, but in the meantime, he sure is pretty.

9. Tommy D

After several successful years anchoring his own site, (and really serving as Next Door Entertainment’s first true personality), Tommy D decided to call it quits in October. In his goodbye statement, he said, “I don’t feel like this is the end of anything. I hope that the mark I’ve made on the adult film industry will continue to inspire and motivate those that follow to forge their own path and follow their hearts. I’ve not only been a performer but also a fan of porn for all my adult life and I can’t wait to see what the next generation of young stars has in store for us. Good luck to all of you and thank you so much for all the support. Stay horny!”

8. Josh Griffin

As genuine as he is hot, Griffin was the reliable and earnest go-to muscle jock for Channel One and Jet Set for much of 2009. He announced his porn departure in July, telling Rob Romoni, ” I am currently done with the adult industry to focus my efforts onto my fiancé and my full time job. It was a great ride and I appreciate all those that I have worked with, but now is the time for me to wave to the crowd and take my final bow as the curtain drops on Josh Griffin.” Griffin can still be seen out and about in Southern California and works as a personal trainer.

7. Jordan Jaric

While no official announcement has been made, Jordan Jaric stopped making Falcon movies in April, after his split with his only on-screen partner, ex-boyfriend Aden Jaric (who remains a Falcon exclusive).

6. Ryan Raz

What is the average turn around time for a performer’s retirement and unretirement? In Raz’s case, about six months. Last April, he said that he “no longer fe[lt] that it [wa]s in [his] best interest to continue filming in the adult industry.” And last month? He filmed an orgy scene for Chi Chi LaRue. Welcome back, Ryan!

5. Trevor Knight

Knight’s rare “pre-retirement” annoucement came in October, when he used the “tweet longer” feature on Twitter (get a blog, dude) to tell everyone that it was “time to bid a farewell to the backstabbing and literally fu&^%ng each other over.” The twist, of course, is that his official retirement won’t go into effect until the very specific date of January 10th, 2011, after filming scenes that he’s already booked. (Are porn scenes booked three months in advance?) I’d prefer it if the GayVN and Grabby-winning star kept swinging his big dick around a little longer, so stay tuned to see if the date actually holds.

4. Cody Kyler

This was a tough one, for me! Always a sweetheart and incredibly savvy for his age and relative newness to the industry, Cody’s brief time as a porn star was marked by becoming the first ever white Flava Works exclusive, and he eventually did a considerable amount of behind-the-scenes work, as well. Cody confirmed to The Sword in June that he was leaving to pursue a career in fashion design and print modeling in Hollywood.

3. Bobby Clark

Arguably one of the most lusted after retirees (both by his fans and his co-stars), Bobby gave his official retirement notice to The Sword during GayVN/Folsom weekend in September. “I started out doing porn to make money, and I have definitely accomplished that. Now I have a chance to really get on with finishing college and starting a career. I’m looking very closely at either Occupational Therapy or a Medical Assistant degree,” he told me. Keep your eyes peeled, though. Bobby appears in an upcoming episode of Channel One’s Raising The Bar, the last project he shot.

2. Leo Giamani

Despite being one of the most boring performers I’ve ever watched, I’ve jerked off to Leo Giamani more times than I count. This is saying something! Very rarely, a model’s good looks, body, and cock (my god, that cock) can help them transcend the fact that they are truly awful on screen. Therefore, I love Leo Giamani, and I’m not apologizing for it. He retired in September, though I keep hearing rumors that he’s still escorting in San Diego. And if he ever comes back to porn, I’ll be the first to welcome him. Because right after he gets me off, he’s great at putting me to sleep.

And the #1 retirement of 2010 is……

Derrek Diamond

August 18th was not just 2010’s saddest day in gay porn, it was also the saddest day of my life. For every time I jerked off Leo Giamani, I thought about marrying Derrek Diamond. Now, he’s marrying someone else, which is the main reason why he retired:

My boyfriend and I want to get married, have a ceremony, and make it official. I know for sure I’m not doing porn after we get married cause I think that just changes things. Call me old fashioned, but after marriage I’m a one-man man. I’ve also been offered a great job, which could be a change into a whole new career. I’m really excited to see how it all unfolds.

DD was more than just a great porn star, he was also a great guy who loved his job and loved his fans. He left on the highest of notes, and I sincerely hope that his private life is giving him as much joy as his porn star life gave to me and his all of his fans. Goodbye, Derrek!

Yup…I definitely agree with #1 on this list. I like Bobby Clark, I like Tommy D…but Derrek Diamond was just extraordinary, and for him to also be a monogamous romantic…I’m very jealous of his (I assume) husband! I hope Derrek’s husband treats him right…he’s a wonderful fella!

Ok I thought I was the only person who thought Leo was an amazingly boring performer yet I couldn’t wait to catch his next scene. Each time I wanted to believe the liner notes but each time I ended up disappointed yet sticky. When he announced his retirement I once again was experiencing mixed emotions. On the one hand I was glad I wouldn’t have to suffer through yet another boring scene and on the other hand I would miss that face, that body and that dick. Sigh for the lost potential.

I really liked Leo Giamani, Rusty Stevens and Pat Bateman when they first came out and I remember hearing that they were all good friends off-camera, too. Now Leo and Rusty have retired and I guess Pat’s not coming back. What a drag. But, who knows, any of them could return. Another of my favorites, Brad Star, has retired at least twice and is back again. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!